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Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring crispy rice, creamy avocado, and delicious tuna, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups cooked sushi rice
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar to season the rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 can tuna drained and flaked
  • 1 large avocado sliced
  • 1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup radishes thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce for drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon green onions chopped, for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Cook sushi rice according to package instructions.
  2. Once cooked, season with rice vinegar and salt. Let it cool to room temperature.
Crisp the Rice
  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the cooled sushi rice, pressing it down to form a flat layer.
  3. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the bottom is crispy, then flip to crisp the other side.
Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flaked tuna, sliced avocado, cucumber, and radishes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and honey to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Assemble the Dish
  1. Once the rice is crispy, cut it into squares or triangles.
  2. Place the crispy rice on serving plates and top with the tuna avocado salad.
  3. Drizzle with soy sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately while the rice is still crispy.
  2. Enjoy your Tuna Avocado Crispy Rice Salad!

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding some sliced jalapeños or a dash of sriracha to the tuna mixture.

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